Get ready for the United States Grand Prix with our Race Ready guide, covering the Austin F1 schedule, travel and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the United States F1 Grand Prix, taking place in Austin, from 23-25 October 2026.

Nous sommes là pour vous permettre d'avoir toutes les informations nécessaires à portée de main afin que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de votre expérience des sports mécaniques en direct.

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Austin F1 weekend schedule

A visit to COTA, a circuit like no other, is on the radar on any motorhead. An all-American experience in the sunny south is the perfect way to enjoy a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Here is the Austin F1 schedule, in both local and UK time.

Note: The schedule below is from the 2025 edition, as the 2026 schedule has not been officially confirmed yet.

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)Heure britannique (GMT+1)SÉRIESESSION
12 h 3018:30FORMULE 1PREMIÈRE SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
13 h 4519:45FORMULE 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
14:3520:35PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICASÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
16 h 3022:30FORMULE 1QUALIFICATIONS DE SPRINT

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)Heure britannique (GMT+1)SÉRIESESSION
9 h 4515:45PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICASESSION DE QUALIFICATION
12 h18 hFORMULE 1SPRINT RACE
12:5018:50FORMULE 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
12 h 4020:40PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICAPREMIÈRE COURSE
16 h22:00FORMULE 1SESSION DE QUALIFICATION

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT-5)Heure britannique (GMT+1)SÉRIESESSION
11 h17 hPORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICADEUXIÈME COURSE
12 h 3018:30FORMULE 1PIRELLI HOT LAPS
14 h20:00FORMULE 1SESSION DE QUALIFICATION

Support races at the United States F1 Grand Prix

The days at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin will start with Masters Endurance Legends and Masters Historic sessions. The Porsche Carrera Cup North America will also be held alongside the F1 Grand Prix, but there will be no F2 or F3 racing.

Music Acts at the United States Grand Prix

As if the on-track action wasn’t enough, included in the price of your race ticket are the circuit concerts – the 2025 line-up included Kygo, Garth Brooks and the Turnpike Troubadours! Who will take to the stage in 2026?

Check out loads of great activities to make your trip even more special at Visit Austin.

Image: Circuit of the Americas

Circuit of the Americas Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

COTA map

Where is the best place to sit at the United States F1 Grand Prix? 

Il est essentiel de bien définir vos priorités lorsque vous organisez votre voyage pour assister à un Grand Prix de Formule 1. Utilisez la carte ci-dessus pour vous aider dans votre organisation.

Our handy COTA Grandstand Guide will help make sure you find the right vantage point for the Austin Grand Prix.

COTA Track Stats

Circuit des AmériquesSTATISTIQUES DE PISTE
PREMIER GRAND PRIX2012
LONGUEUR DU TOUR5.513 km
RECORD DU TOUR1:36.169 Charles Leclerc (2019)
LAPS56
DISTANCE DE LA COURSE 308.405km
VIRAGES20

Getting to COTA for the United States Grand Prix

The Circuit of the Americas has fast become a legendary track on the Formula 1 calendar. Since its completion in 2012, fans have flocked to watch live motorsports as Formula 1 especially has seen an increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Once you’ve arrived in Austin, Texas, you’ll need to start planning how to get to the circuit, which sits around 15 miles (24km) south of the city.

It’s not the most well-connected circuit. Since 2022, the organisers have gone to extra effort to increase the number of shuttles, but the best way to get there is still by car.   

Getting to COTA by car

If you intend to drive, in your own car or a hired one, there are around eight parking sites at the Circuit of the Americas as it is the most popular way to get to the US Grand Prix. Parking should be bought in advance and can be booked on the COTA site

Drivers should be aware of the likelihood of bad traffic on race days.

Getting to COTA by taxi

Lyft and Uber are very commonly used apps across the United States. It is well worth booking in advance to avoid disappointment and a shortage of cars over the race weekend. 

Getting to COTA by Shuttle

The shuttle is the best way to get to the circuit if you don’t have, or don’t want to hire a car.

There are three pick up points – note all tickets should be bought in advance.

Downtown (Red River Street) – weekend passes cost $129 and one-day passes cost $45. The pick up & drop off point is Red River Street, adjacent to Waterloo Park/Moody Amphitheater. These shuttles drop off at the track just outside the Grand Plaza gates on COTA Boulevard.

Northeast Austin (Travis County Expo Center) – weekend passes cost $89 and one-day passes cost $29. The pick up & drop off point is the Travis County Expo Center.

Southwest Austin (Barton Creek Square Mall) – Only on Saturday & Sunday. One-day passes cost $45. The pick up and drop off point is located close to JCPenney.

Informations importantes

Urgences

911 is the general emergency number

Bon à savoir

The local currency is the US Dollar (USD – $). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 1.34 USD. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is English.

ℹ️ Prohibited Items at the United States Grand Prix.

Service clientèle

Si vous avez besoin d'aide pendant le week-end de course, n'hésitez pas à contacter notre service client via le Centre d'aide de Motorsport Tickets.

Foire aux questions

Si vous avez d'autres questions ou souhaitez obtenir plus d'informations, rendez-vous dans notre rubrique FAQ.